Scam Alerts
Holiday villas that don’t exist
Imagine arriving in Thailand with your family after a 30-hour journey and months of anticipation, only to discover that the holiday villa you booked doesn’t exist. To make matters worse, it’s just a few days before Christmas.
We helped a family who experienced just this after paying for a scam listing on Booking.com. Find out what happened and how to avoid falling for similar accommodation scams ahead of the holiday season.
Latest scams doing the rounds
Stay in the know about recent scams that are targeting people across the UK.
The latest warnings to be aware of include a B&Q scam advert, fake council tax calls and texts, and a Marks and Spencer impersonation email. Take a look at the full list based on your reports to our Which? Scam Action Alerts Facebook community and our scam-sharer tool.
A convincing copycat website
We recently spoke to someone who was scammed through a copycat Lastminute.com website. The scammers then posed as Mastercard to gain access to her phone and steal even more money.
This case highlights the danger of scam websites – find out what to do if you come across a copycat site and the actions to take if you fall victim.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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